Cinco de Menu 2025

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized…not taco or burrito sized…use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese CondimentsThis is more of a method than a recipe. A pound... Read More.

“Macy’s For Mom” Sweepstakes Official Rules

Macy’s For Mom Mother’s Day Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN OR CLAIM PRIZE.A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE AN ENTRANT’S CHANCES OF WINNING. Participating Station(s): Murphy, Sam and Jodi show... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2025

HAM IN AN INSTANT POTIngredients for Glaze:1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Bone-In Ham – ours was spiral sliced. (Our ham also came with a glaze packet – we used it!)Combine all ingredients in a... Read More.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

1 package chicken breasts 1 16 oz bottle of buffalo wing sauce (any brand you like) Butter Slider BunsPut cleaned chicken breasts in slow cooker.  Place a pat of butter on top of each breast.  Pour the sauce on the chicken - enough... Read More.

Heidi’s Shepherd’s Pie

2 lbs ground chuck 2 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 6 potatoes, cubed Salt and pepper ButterIn heavy skillet, heat oil and butter, then add onions, garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Cook slowly until meat is done; about 20 to 30 minutes. Add a... Read More.

Jodi’s Mom’s Ribbon Fantasy Fudge

My Mom's Chocolate and PB Fudge recipe. In her sweet handwriting! Wanted to share with you. A family favorite. Enjoy! -Jodi1 1/2 cups sugar 6 tbsp margarine 1/3 cup evaporated milk 6 oz Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips 7 oz jar of... Read More.

Not So Serious Book Club 2025

From Jodi "Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect" by Will Guidarahttps://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20"Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolverhttps://www.amazon.com/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver-ebook/dp/B09QMHZ53K/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20"I, Tina: My Life Story" by Tina Turnerhttps://www.amazon.com/I-Tina-My-Life-Story/dp/0061958808/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20"Watching You" by Lisa Jewellhttps://www.amazon.com/Watching-You-Novel-Lisa-Jewell/dp/1501190083/ref=nosim?tag=Jomusa17-20  From Sam You Never Know: A Memoir by Tom Selleck, Ellis... Read More.

New Year, New Meals 2025

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year.Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup1 cup of cooked rotisserie chicken – shredded or pulled 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1 (10 oz) can Cream of... Read More.

3 Ingredient Breakfasts

“It makes me crazy when the kids don’t eat breakfast — so we came up with these!” -JodiPeanut Butter Banana Toastwheat toast peanut butter banana slicesToast the bread as desired, then add the peanut butter along with the bananas.Toasted Strawberry Bagelbagel cream... Read More.

Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2024

Royal Cookies1 cup of butter (2 sticks) softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 1/2 tbsp coconut extract (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips (dark is recommended - but use what you... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2024

1. Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip5 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes 8 oz Cream Cheese softened 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 16 oz Cool Whip ⅓ cup Milk Christmas sprinkles (optional)Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a hand-held... Read More.